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6:53pm Monday 9th June 2008

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City will be on the level next season - both on and off the field.

The annual accounts up to the end of this month are expected to report the good news that the club have broken even for the first time since the heady Premiership days.

I hope that next season people will look at our squad and be impressed. As I’ve said, the quality of player that we are chasing will raise a few eye-brows with people

Julian Rhodes

And, playing-wise, Stuart McCall's men should not be playing catch-up with anyone in the race for one of those four coveted promotion spots.

The bookies certainly believe that the Bantams will be in with a strong shout of going up this time around - with the club quoted as League Two title favourites by some odds-makers.

At this stage of the summer, it may be guesswork on behalf of the bookmakers and last term's record-breaking crowds have no doubt influenced the thinking. But when have they ever been wrong?

Julian Rhodes is certainly confident of a campaign to cheer after too many years of doom and gloom. His target of back-to-back promotions to return the club to the Championship may sound slightly ambitious but City should fancy their chances of achieving the first climb.

Look around at the other runners and riders and there are no stand-out candidates. Shrewsbury have cash to splash, with the £500,000 windfall from Joe Hart's England call-up, and new Wycombe boss Peter Taylor is another with money to spend.

But there is no equivalent of Peterborough's sugar daddy chairman Darragh MacAnthony to bankroll a team through the pack.

No-one will be shelling out almost half a million quid on a goalkeeper this year.

"It will be a far more level playing field than 12 months ago," agreed City joint-chairman Rhodes. "This time last year you could pick out the clubs who would be right up there.

"I fancied MK Dons to do well straight away just by looking at the squad they had assembled. Paul Ince had brought in some great experience with players who had performed in the Premier League and Championship.

"Somebody like Keith Andrews is a fantastic player who could still be at that level now.

"Then you had Peterborough, who had spent a lot of money. It took them a while to come good but it was no real surprise to see them promoted.

"The other ones I fancied were Darlington, who again went for it by bringing in a lot of players. They ended up making the play-offs.

"The surprise ones were Hereford, who used the loan market very well, but otherwise the clubs at the top were what you'd expect.

"I hope that next season people will look at our squad and be impressed. As I've said, the quality of player that we are chasing will raise a few eye-brows with people."

None of the relegated clubs look obvious candidates to bounce straight back.

Bournemouth and Luton are still in administration and could face further sanctions - the Hatters have already been docked ten points after being found guilty of misconduct over payments to agents. And Rotherham may have a new buyer but they are not yet out of the woods and need to get a creditors' agreement sorted in time to avoid kicking off on minus 15.

Valley Parade supporters will see it as a mark of the progress City have made financially that they are not grouped among those struggling to make ends meet.

While a long-term stay in the basement division is obviously not commercially viable, Rhodes and Mark Lawn are understandably proud to see the ship far steadier than at any time in the last eight years.

Not that it would prevent either of them from willingly stepping aside should a mystery money man suddenly pop up to shower the club with cash. That may seem the unlikeliest "pie in the sky" scenario - but the same would have been said around Peterborough before their Irish benefactor decided to pick up the phone. Rhodes said: "You never know what's round the corner. Maybe somebody might come along one day and offer to double the budget - but it won't be me and Mark because we can't afford to do that.

"I'm pleased to see that we are on the map again for clubs outside the top two divisions. The success of last year's season-ticket scheme has got people looking at us in a positive way, which makes a nice change.

"People are talking about Bradford City for the right reasons.

"But I've always said that I wouldn't stand in the way of progress if somebody came in and offered to seriously invest in the team, and I know Mark is of the same viewpoint.

"We're both Bradford City supporters and want the club to do well but we're not on some big ego trip."

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shawzy..idle supporters, idle says...
8:43pm Mon 9 Jun 08

thank you but can we see progress on the field with a couple of decent signins this week im getting board. lol CTID

shawzy..idle supporters, idle says...
8:43pm Mon 9 Jun 08

thank you but can we see progress on the field with a couple of decent signins this week im getting board. lol CTID

shawzy..idle supporters, idle says...
8:43pm Mon 9 Jun 08

thank you but can we see progress on the field with a couple of decent signins this week im getting board. lol CTID

Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
9:27pm Mon 9 Jun 08

They said the TITANIC was stable

Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
9:27pm Mon 9 Jun 08

They said the TITANIC was stable

Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
9:27pm Mon 9 Jun 08

They said the TITANIC was stable

Youngliver, Manchester says...
9:58pm Mon 9 Jun 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
They said the TITANIC was stable
Not an adjective that's been levelled at you on a frequent basis.

Youngliver, Manchester says...
9:58pm Mon 9 Jun 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
They said the TITANIC was stable
Not an adjective that's been levelled at you on a frequent basis.

Youngliver, Manchester says...
9:58pm Mon 9 Jun 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
They said the TITANIC was stable
Not an adjective that's been levelled at you on a frequent basis.

Catalan, BD22 says...
10:13pm Mon 9 Jun 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
They said the TITANIC was stable
I'd be amazed if you could produce a single attributable quote that the Titanic was stable. Legend has it that the White Star Line advertised the Titanic as "Unsinkable", but in fact even this isn't true. I know this isn't relevant to a City thread, but then again, neither is anything written by Mr Sensible.

Catalan, BD22 says...
10:13pm Mon 9 Jun 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
They said the TITANIC was stable
I'd be amazed if you could produce a single attributable quote that the Titanic was stable. Legend has it that the White Star Line advertised the Titanic as "Unsinkable", but in fact even this isn't true. I know this isn't relevant to a City thread, but then again, neither is anything written by Mr Sensible.

Catalan, BD22 says...
10:13pm Mon 9 Jun 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
They said the TITANIC was stable
I'd be amazed if you could produce a single attributable quote that the Titanic was stable. Legend has it that the White Star Line advertised the Titanic as "Unsinkable", but in fact even this isn't true. I know this isn't relevant to a City thread, but then again, neither is anything written by Mr Sensible.

jaffalaffa, being 'fleeced' in Bingley! says...
10:51pm Mon 9 Jun 08

Catalan you beat me to White Star Line quote. All of NOTSO sensibles pronouncements are 'Rank'.
On a positive note lets hope for success on the field next season.

jaffalaffa, being 'fleeced' in Bingley! says...
10:51pm Mon 9 Jun 08

Catalan you beat me to White Star Line quote. All of NOTSO sensibles pronouncements are 'Rank'.
On a positive note lets hope for success on the field next season.

jaffalaffa, being 'fleeced' in Bingley! says...
10:51pm Mon 9 Jun 08

Catalan you beat me to White Star Line quote. All of NOTSO sensibles pronouncements are 'Rank'.
On a positive note lets hope for success on the field next season.

Henley B, Timbukthree says...
12:30am Tue 10 Jun 08

This is very positive news, the business plan is to get the business in to a financially viable state so the team can build on solid ground. The teams success's can then be built on without fear of any financial black holes. I'll be a fan of City forever, regardless of the results, it's just great to see the club in the black for a change.

Henley B, Timbukthree says...
12:30am Tue 10 Jun 08

This is very positive news, the business plan is to get the business in to a financially viable state so the team can build on solid ground. The teams success's can then be built on without fear of any financial black holes. I'll be a fan of City forever, regardless of the results, it's just great to see the club in the black for a change.

Henley B, Timbukthree says...
12:30am Tue 10 Jun 08

This is very positive news, the business plan is to get the business in to a financially viable state so the team can build on solid ground. The teams success's can then be built on without fear of any financial black holes. I'll be a fan of City forever, regardless of the results, it's just great to see the club in the black for a change.

Chris, Bradford says...
8:49am Tue 10 Jun 08

Tyker that made me laugh.

Great news for City!!

Chris, Bradford says...
8:49am Tue 10 Jun 08

Tyker that made me laugh.

Great news for City!!

Chris, Bradford says...
8:49am Tue 10 Jun 08

Tyker that made me laugh.

Great news for City!!

Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
8:54am Tue 10 Jun 08

Glad you are all responding. I get more response than any other Poster. Obviously people are getting very upset about the circumstances surrounding their beloved team. Language is what would be expected from such 'People'. On the contrary with sponsorship (you must read and try to take in all my posts). I was quite surprised in what I got. Don't think that sponsoring City in any way costs, it can work out as a very good deal and obviously at the expense of the true supporters. See you at the open day this weekend.

Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
8:54am Tue 10 Jun 08

Glad you are all responding. I get more response than any other Poster. Obviously people are getting very upset about the circumstances surrounding their beloved team. Language is what would be expected from such 'People'. On the contrary with sponsorship (you must read and try to take in all my posts). I was quite surprised in what I got. Don't think that sponsoring City in any way costs, it can work out as a very good deal and obviously at the expense of the true supporters. See you at the open day this weekend.

Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
8:54am Tue 10 Jun 08

Glad you are all responding. I get more response than any other Poster. Obviously people are getting very upset about the circumstances surrounding their beloved team. Language is what would be expected from such 'People'. On the contrary with sponsorship (you must read and try to take in all my posts). I was quite surprised in what I got. Don't think that sponsoring City in any way costs, it can work out as a very good deal and obviously at the expense of the true supporters. See you at the open day this weekend.

Youngliver, Manchester says...
9:37am Tue 10 Jun 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
Glad you are all responding. I get more response than any other Poster. Obviously people are getting very upset about the circumstances surrounding their beloved team. Language is what would be expected from such 'People'. On the contrary with sponsorship (you must read and try to take in all my posts). I was quite surprised in what I got. Don't think that sponsoring City in any way costs, it can work out as a very good deal and obviously at the expense of the true supporters. See you at the open day this weekend.
Will you be there?
Will you be wearing something so you're easily identifiable to the board members?
Perhaps a white carnation and a copy of the sun would be in order.

Youngliver, Manchester says...
9:37am Tue 10 Jun 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
Glad you are all responding. I get more response than any other Poster. Obviously people are getting very upset about the circumstances surrounding their beloved team. Language is what would be expected from such 'People'. On the contrary with sponsorship (you must read and try to take in all my posts). I was quite surprised in what I got. Don't think that sponsoring City in any way costs, it can work out as a very good deal and obviously at the expense of the true supporters. See you at the open day this weekend.
Will you be there?
Will you be wearing something so you're easily identifiable to the board members?
Perhaps a white carnation and a copy of the sun would be in order.

Youngliver, Manchester says...
9:37am Tue 10 Jun 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
Glad you are all responding. I get more response than any other Poster. Obviously people are getting very upset about the circumstances surrounding their beloved team. Language is what would be expected from such 'People'. On the contrary with sponsorship (you must read and try to take in all my posts). I was quite surprised in what I got. Don't think that sponsoring City in any way costs, it can work out as a very good deal and obviously at the expense of the true supporters. See you at the open day this weekend.
Will you be there?
Will you be wearing something so you're easily identifiable to the board members?
Perhaps a white carnation and a copy of the sun would be in order.

boparob, Bradford says...
9:43am Tue 10 Jun 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
Glad you are all responding. I get more response than any other Poster. Obviously people are getting very upset about the circumstances surrounding their beloved team. Language is what would be expected from such 'People'. On the contrary with sponsorship (you must read and try to take in all my posts). I was quite surprised in what I got. Don't think that sponsoring City in any way costs, it can work out as a very good deal and obviously at the expense of the true supporters. See you at the open day this weekend.
You must be a retired teacher or something. You really are so un-interesting. Did you teach RE or Music? zzzzz zzzzz zzzzzz

WELL DONE TO THE CITY BOARD FOR ALL THE HARD WORK. YOU HAVE ONCE AGAIN PROVEN THAT HARD WORK ACHIEVES RESULTS. GOOD LUCK THIS SEASON.
I JUST HOPE THAT FANS WAITRING FOR THE FREEBIE DON'T GET IT. FOR GOD'S SAKE IT'S VIRTUALLY BOGOF ALREADY AT THIS PRICE!

boparob, Bradford says...
9:43am Tue 10 Jun 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
Glad you are all responding. I get more response than any other Poster. Obviously people are getting very upset about the circumstances surrounding their beloved team. Language is what would be expected from such 'People'. On the contrary with sponsorship (you must read and try to take in all my posts). I was quite surprised in what I got. Don't think that sponsoring City in any way costs, it can work out as a very good deal and obviously at the expense of the true supporters. See you at the open day this weekend.
You must be a retired teacher or something. You really are so un-interesting. Did you teach RE or Music? zzzzz zzzzz zzzzzz

WELL DONE TO THE CITY BOARD FOR ALL THE HARD WORK. YOU HAVE ONCE AGAIN PROVEN THAT HARD WORK ACHIEVES RESULTS. GOOD LUCK THIS SEASON.
I JUST HOPE THAT FANS WAITRING FOR THE FREEBIE DON'T GET IT. FOR GOD'S SAKE IT'S VIRTUALLY BOGOF ALREADY AT THIS PRICE!

boparob, Bradford says...
9:43am Tue 10 Jun 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
Glad you are all responding. I get more response than any other Poster. Obviously people are getting very upset about the circumstances surrounding their beloved team. Language is what would be expected from such 'People'. On the contrary with sponsorship (you must read and try to take in all my posts). I was quite surprised in what I got. Don't think that sponsoring City in any way costs, it can work out as a very good deal and obviously at the expense of the true supporters. See you at the open day this weekend.
You must be a retired teacher or something. You really are so un-interesting. Did you teach RE or Music? zzzzz zzzzz zzzzzz

WELL DONE TO THE CITY BOARD FOR ALL THE HARD WORK. YOU HAVE ONCE AGAIN PROVEN THAT HARD WORK ACHIEVES RESULTS. GOOD LUCK THIS SEASON.
I JUST HOPE THAT FANS WAITRING FOR THE FREEBIE DON'T GET IT. FOR GOD'S SAKE IT'S VIRTUALLY BOGOF ALREADY AT THIS PRICE!

Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
9:43am Tue 10 Jun 08

I will park next to ML's car if possible but will leave my driver with it. Don't get the wrong car, mine is the 56 plate and light blue. P.S. Don't think you will approach him when you see him.

Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
9:43am Tue 10 Jun 08

I will park next to ML's car if possible but will leave my driver with it. Don't get the wrong car, mine is the 56 plate and light blue. P.S. Don't think you will approach him when you see him.

Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
9:43am Tue 10 Jun 08

I will park next to ML's car if possible but will leave my driver with it. Don't get the wrong car, mine is the 56 plate and light blue. P.S. Don't think you will approach him when you see him.

ward64, BD4 says...
9:54am Tue 10 Jun 08

Can we just keep on track with this one? If City are in a better position financially then shouldn't we all rejoice?

ward64, BD4 says...
9:54am Tue 10 Jun 08

Can we just keep on track with this one? If City are in a better position financially then shouldn't we all rejoice?

ward64, BD4 says...
9:54am Tue 10 Jun 08

Can we just keep on track with this one? If City are in a better position financially then shouldn't we all rejoice?

Waynus, Bradford 6 says...
10:08am Tue 10 Jun 08

ward64 wrote:
Can we just keep on track with this one? If City are in a better position financially then shouldn't we all rejoice?
Yeah but it is just 'spin'. Just ask Sensible!

Seriously though, I think this is fantastic news and means we can move forward both on and off the pitch. I expect more signings by the end of this week and I am sure they will be welcomed.

I will stop now as I appreciate others already think I am boring (probably cos I don't sing from the hymn sheets called 'negative r us'.

Waynus, Bradford 6 says...
10:08am Tue 10 Jun 08

ward64 wrote:
Can we just keep on track with this one? If City are in a better position financially then shouldn't we all rejoice?
Yeah but it is just 'spin'. Just ask Sensible!

Seriously though, I think this is fantastic news and means we can move forward both on and off the pitch. I expect more signings by the end of this week and I am sure they will be welcomed.

I will stop now as I appreciate others already think I am boring (probably cos I don't sing from the hymn sheets called 'negative r us'.

Waynus, Bradford 6 says...
10:08am Tue 10 Jun 08

ward64 wrote:
Can we just keep on track with this one? If City are in a better position financially then shouldn't we all rejoice?
Yeah but it is just 'spin'. Just ask Sensible!

Seriously though, I think this is fantastic news and means we can move forward both on and off the pitch. I expect more signings by the end of this week and I am sure they will be welcomed.

I will stop now as I appreciate others already think I am boring (probably cos I don't sing from the hymn sheets called 'negative r us'.

whisk, Bradford says...
10:19am Tue 10 Jun 08

Just a quick question why does everyone give Captain Sensible the satisfaction of replying to his inane chippy and ill informed posts. Ignore him he will go away eventually. I do agree however Tyker definately a dysfunctional childhood.

whisk, Bradford says...
10:19am Tue 10 Jun 08

Just a quick question why does everyone give Captain Sensible the satisfaction of replying to his inane chippy and ill informed posts. Ignore him he will go away eventually. I do agree however Tyker definately a dysfunctional childhood.

whisk, Bradford says...
10:19am Tue 10 Jun 08

Just a quick question why does everyone give Captain Sensible the satisfaction of replying to his inane chippy and ill informed posts. Ignore him he will go away eventually. I do agree however Tyker definately a dysfunctional childhood.

Common Man, Halifax says...
10:45am Tue 10 Jun 08

So, are there any rumours on which names the board are chasing?

Common Man, Halifax says...
10:45am Tue 10 Jun 08

So, are there any rumours on which names the board are chasing?

Common Man, Halifax says...
10:45am Tue 10 Jun 08

So, are there any rumours on which names the board are chasing?

Common Man, Halifax says...
10:45am Tue 10 Jun 08

So, are there any rumours on which names the board are chasing?

Common Man, Halifax says...
10:45am Tue 10 Jun 08

So, are there any rumours on which names the board are chasing?

Common Man, Halifax says...
10:45am Tue 10 Jun 08

So, are there any rumours on which names the board are chasing?

Say it as it is, A country going down the pan says...
10:52am Tue 10 Jun 08

So Bradford City are on a stable footing as this story makes out, but in another story no more than a few days ago BCFC were begging for donations for transfer fees.

Say it as it is, A country going down the pan says...
10:52am Tue 10 Jun 08

So Bradford City are on a stable footing as this story makes out, but in another story no more than a few days ago BCFC were begging for donations for transfer fees.

Say it as it is, A country going down the pan says...
10:52am Tue 10 Jun 08

So Bradford City are on a stable footing as this story makes out, but in another story no more than a few days ago BCFC were begging for donations for transfer fees.

Henley B, Timbukthree says...
11:01am Tue 10 Jun 08

Say it as it is wrote:
So Bradford City are on a stable footing as this story makes out, but in another story no more than a few days ago BCFC were begging for donations for transfer fees.
well yeh ..... in the black is a bonus, doesn't mean we can splash out though. Every little helps keep the club in the black..... that's how it is at the moment.

Henley B, Timbukthree says...
11:01am Tue 10 Jun 08

Say it as it is wrote:
So Bradford City are on a stable footing as this story makes out, but in another story no more than a few days ago BCFC were begging for donations for transfer fees.
well yeh ..... in the black is a bonus, doesn't mean we can splash out though. Every little helps keep the club in the black..... that's how it is at the moment.

Henley B, Timbukthree says...
11:01am Tue 10 Jun 08

Say it as it is wrote:
So Bradford City are on a stable footing as this story makes out, but in another story no more than a few days ago BCFC were begging for donations for transfer fees.
well yeh ..... in the black is a bonus, doesn't mean we can splash out though. Every little helps keep the club in the black..... that's how it is at the moment.

Say it as it is, A country going down the pan says...
11:19am Tue 10 Jun 08

Breaking even means, covering your debts. You can break even but still be 30m in debt. As long as your overheads (including loan interest) is covered by your sales and revenue streams you have broken even. Don't think this means City are debt free, it just means the debt hasn't grown. Last years accounts showed a number of creditors, I presume most of these still exist.

Say it as it is, A country going down the pan says...
11:19am Tue 10 Jun 08

Breaking even means, covering your debts. You can break even but still be 30m in debt. As long as your overheads (including loan interest) is covered by your sales and revenue streams you have broken even. Don't think this means City are debt free, it just means the debt hasn't grown. Last years accounts showed a number of creditors, I presume most of these still exist.

Say it as it is, A country going down the pan says...
11:19am Tue 10 Jun 08

Breaking even means, covering your debts. You can break even but still be 30m in debt. As long as your overheads (including loan interest) is covered by your sales and revenue streams you have broken even. Don't think this means City are debt free, it just means the debt hasn't grown. Last years accounts showed a number of creditors, I presume most of these still exist.

Bendix, skipton says...
11:48am Tue 10 Jun 08

whisk wrote:
Just a quick question why does everyone give Captain Sensible the satisfaction of replying to his inane chippy and ill informed posts. Ignore him he will go away eventually. I do agree however Tyker definately a dysfunctional childhood.
I asked this weeks ago. I always scroll down when I see his name. Like AL Qaeda, he thrives on the oxygen of publicity. I haven't a clue what he has said (or what people have responded) for weeks. Treat him like you would Beeston United reports in the Yorkshire Post, not worth the time nor energy.

Bendix, skipton says...
11:48am Tue 10 Jun 08

whisk wrote:
Just a quick question why does everyone give Captain Sensible the satisfaction of replying to his inane chippy and ill informed posts. Ignore him he will go away eventually. I do agree however Tyker definately a dysfunctional childhood.
I asked this weeks ago. I always scroll down when I see his name. Like AL Qaeda, he thrives on the oxygen of publicity. I haven't a clue what he has said (or what people have responded) for weeks. Treat him like you would Beeston United reports in the Yorkshire Post, not worth the time nor energy.

Bendix, skipton says...
11:48am Tue 10 Jun 08

whisk wrote:
Just a quick question why does everyone give Captain Sensible the satisfaction of replying to his inane chippy and ill informed posts. Ignore him he will go away eventually. I do agree however Tyker definately a dysfunctional childhood.
I asked this weeks ago. I always scroll down when I see his name. Like AL Qaeda, he thrives on the oxygen of publicity. I haven't a clue what he has said (or what people have responded) for weeks. Treat him like you would Beeston United reports in the Yorkshire Post, not worth the time nor energy.

Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
2:38pm Tue 10 Jun 08

Thanks for all the positive comments. 'Say it has it is' is exactly right - A break even, if true, does not mean a lot. Get them tickets bought at a bargain price. Not heard of one of you who 'says' they have donated to the fighting fund. Sounds like a lot of you seem to think it is a punch up on a Friday night. Will go away when city get promoted or 2020 which will probably come sooner. Get them hot tickets bought, whats gone in already has obviously gone to balance the books for last season. It will catch up again with the club.

Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
2:38pm Tue 10 Jun 08

Thanks for all the positive comments. 'Say it has it is' is exactly right - A break even, if true, does not mean a lot. Get them tickets bought at a bargain price. Not heard of one of you who 'says' they have donated to the fighting fund. Sounds like a lot of you seem to think it is a punch up on a Friday night. Will go away when city get promoted or 2020 which will probably come sooner. Get them hot tickets bought, whats gone in already has obviously gone to balance the books for last season. It will catch up again with the club.

Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
2:38pm Tue 10 Jun 08

Thanks for all the positive comments. 'Say it has it is' is exactly right - A break even, if true, does not mean a lot. Get them tickets bought at a bargain price. Not heard of one of you who 'says' they have donated to the fighting fund. Sounds like a lot of you seem to think it is a punch up on a Friday night. Will go away when city get promoted or 2020 which will probably come sooner. Get them hot tickets bought, whats gone in already has obviously gone to balance the books for last season. It will catch up again with the club.

steve torpeys haircut, School says...
2:38pm Tue 10 Jun 08

On a level suface eh!!! Remember those pitches with famous slopes, Yoevil and Stalybridge Celtic to name 2.

steve torpeys haircut, School says...
2:38pm Tue 10 Jun 08

On a level suface eh!!! Remember those pitches with famous slopes, Yoevil and Stalybridge Celtic to name 2.

steve torpeys haircut, School says...
2:38pm Tue 10 Jun 08

On a level suface eh!!! Remember those pitches with famous slopes, Yoevil and Stalybridge Celtic to name 2.

Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
2:51pm Tue 10 Jun 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
I will park next to ML's car if possible but will leave my driver with it. Don't get the wrong car, mine is the 56 plate and light blue. P.S. Don't think you will approach him when you see him.
Told you already, I would and if I see an effiminate looking chap anywhere near him I'll approach you also. Not a good idea to take any light blue car on a 56 plate now. You have already declined to meet for a pint to discuss our differences, looks like you won't be able to get out of this one.

Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
2:51pm Tue 10 Jun 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
I will park next to ML's car if possible but will leave my driver with it. Don't get the wrong car, mine is the 56 plate and light blue. P.S. Don't think you will approach him when you see him.
Told you already, I would and if I see an effiminate looking chap anywhere near him I'll approach you also. Not a good idea to take any light blue car on a 56 plate now. You have already declined to meet for a pint to discuss our differences, looks like you won't be able to get out of this one.

Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
2:51pm Tue 10 Jun 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
I will park next to ML's car if possible but will leave my driver with it. Don't get the wrong car, mine is the 56 plate and light blue. P.S. Don't think you will approach him when you see him.
Told you already, I would and if I see an effiminate looking chap anywhere near him I'll approach you also. Not a good idea to take any light blue car on a 56 plate now. You have already declined to meet for a pint to discuss our differences, looks like you won't be able to get out of this one.

Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
3:24pm Tue 10 Jun 08

Oxford had one of the worst slopes ever, nearly as bad as Northcliffe.

To Senseless, I wouldn't even waste my time on a poor WUM such as yourself, you obvioulsy get some perverse kick out of being ambiguous and as such are worth no more than the brown stuff I stepped in earlier.

Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
3:24pm Tue 10 Jun 08

Oxford had one of the worst slopes ever, nearly as bad as Northcliffe.

To Senseless, I wouldn't even waste my time on a poor WUM such as yourself, you obvioulsy get some perverse kick out of being ambiguous and as such are worth no more than the brown stuff I stepped in earlier.

Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
3:24pm Tue 10 Jun 08

Oxford had one of the worst slopes ever, nearly as bad as Northcliffe.

To Senseless, I wouldn't even waste my time on a poor WUM such as yourself, you obvioulsy get some perverse kick out of being ambiguous and as such are worth no more than the brown stuff I stepped in earlier.

tyker, midland road says...
4:07pm Tue 10 Jun 08

ah NORTHCLIFEE:
in years gone by CITY used to do a lot of training there: no reason why they should not do at least one day a week there. PHYSICAL STAMINA TRAINING:

Even the walk to the changing rooms--they were awful and maybe city players should use these as well- was enough to do you in.

So SM what about it: a day a week physical training away from the flat pitches you are used to. This will soon sort out the men from the boys:

bitty time for someone:its 4.10pm


tyker, midland road says...
4:07pm Tue 10 Jun 08

ah NORTHCLIFEE:
in years gone by CITY used to do a lot of training there: no reason why they should not do at least one day a week there. PHYSICAL STAMINA TRAINING:

Even the walk to the changing rooms--they were awful and maybe city players should use these as well- was enough to do you in.

So SM what about it: a day a week physical training away from the flat pitches you are used to. This will soon sort out the men from the boys:

bitty time for someone:its 4.10pm


tyker, midland road says...
4:07pm Tue 10 Jun 08

ah NORTHCLIFEE:
in years gone by CITY used to do a lot of training there: no reason why they should not do at least one day a week there. PHYSICAL STAMINA TRAINING:

Even the walk to the changing rooms--they were awful and maybe city players should use these as well- was enough to do you in.

So SM what about it: a day a week physical training away from the flat pitches you are used to. This will soon sort out the men from the boys:

bitty time for someone:its 4.10pm


Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
4:33pm Tue 10 Jun 08

bitty, hahahaha, yup those were really awful changing rooms, freezing cold, freezing showers apart from in summer, the pitches were a joke, at least on the hillside, the ones up round the back were ok for about two months of the season, then it was like an It's a Knockout game in the mud. Real football for real hoofers. It was horrible if you got drawn against one of the lower ranked Sunday Alliance sides and had to play them at their pitch (Northcliffe) always on a hiding to nothing in those matches.

Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
4:33pm Tue 10 Jun 08

bitty, hahahaha, yup those were really awful changing rooms, freezing cold, freezing showers apart from in summer, the pitches were a joke, at least on the hillside, the ones up round the back were ok for about two months of the season, then it was like an It's a Knockout game in the mud. Real football for real hoofers. It was horrible if you got drawn against one of the lower ranked Sunday Alliance sides and had to play them at their pitch (Northcliffe) always on a hiding to nothing in those matches.

Gentleman Jim, Yooohooo over here says...
4:33pm Tue 10 Jun 08

bitty, hahahaha, yup those were really awful changing rooms, freezing cold, freezing showers apart from in summer, the pitches were a joke, at least on the hillside, the ones up round the back were ok for about two months of the season, then it was like an It's a Knockout game in the mud. Real football for real hoofers. It was horrible if you got drawn against one of the lower ranked Sunday Alliance sides and had to play them at their pitch (Northcliffe) always on a hiding to nothing in those matches.

P.C.Showler, keighley says...
5:16pm Tue 10 Jun 08

No need to call me statto but we've sold 1006 tickets in a week (trawled through some old texts I sent some mates last week)

I reckon you can double those sales this week given the last minute rush and the realisation the original offer will not stack up. Add to that a couple of juicy signings before Saturday and we might just push for 9000???

P.C.Showler, keighley says...
5:16pm Tue 10 Jun 08

No need to call me statto but we've sold 1006 tickets in a week (trawled through some old texts I sent some mates last week)

I reckon you can double those sales this week given the last minute rush and the realisation the original offer will not stack up. Add to that a couple of juicy signings before Saturday and we might just push for 9000???

P.C.Showler, keighley says...
5:16pm Tue 10 Jun 08

No need to call me statto but we've sold 1006 tickets in a week (trawled through some old texts I sent some mates last week)

I reckon you can double those sales this week given the last minute rush and the realisation the original offer will not stack up. Add to that a couple of juicy signings before Saturday and we might just push for 9000???

james, says...
6:09pm Tue 10 Jun 08

You mean like Darren moore,Who has put pen to paper on a 2year deal? That will help the tickets go up,Watch this space boys,He is home

james, says...
6:09pm Tue 10 Jun 08

You mean like Darren moore,Who has put pen to paper on a 2year deal? That will help the tickets go up,Watch this space boys,He is home

james, says...
6:09pm Tue 10 Jun 08

You mean like Darren moore,Who has put pen to paper on a 2year deal? That will help the tickets go up,Watch this space boys,He is home

tyker, midland road says...
6:19pm Tue 10 Jun 08

6.15pm: bitty time.
the hillside pitches were wonderful:
need one leg shorther than the other for 45 minutes then had to swap the legs over!

ideal for stamina training though!!!

and maybe a disciplinary thing:
get fit:saty fit or else its 3 hours slogging those hills over to Moorhead Lane and back again or from Avondale Road over to the allottments and back again.

tyker, midland road says...
6:19pm Tue 10 Jun 08

6.15pm: bitty time.
the hillside pitches were wonderful:
need one leg shorther than the other for 45 minutes then had to swap the legs over!

ideal for stamina training though!!!

and maybe a disciplinary thing:
get fit:saty fit or else its 3 hours slogging those hills over to Moorhead Lane and back again or from Avondale Road over to the allottments and back again.

tyker, midland road says...
6:19pm Tue 10 Jun 08

6.15pm: bitty time.
the hillside pitches were wonderful:
need one leg shorther than the other for 45 minutes then had to swap the legs over!

ideal for stamina training though!!!

and maybe a disciplinary thing:
get fit:saty fit or else its 3 hours slogging those hills over to Moorhead Lane and back again or from Avondale Road over to the allottments and back again.

shawzy..idle supporters, idle says...
6:37pm Tue 10 Jun 08

Mr Sensible reminds me of mr wilson fron one foot in the grave. I DONT BELIVE IT!!

shawzy..idle supporters, idle says...
6:37pm Tue 10 Jun 08

Mr Sensible reminds me of mr wilson fron one foot in the grave. I DONT BELIVE IT!!

shawzy..idle supporters, idle says...
6:37pm Tue 10 Jun 08

Mr Sensible reminds me of mr wilson fron one foot in the grave. I DONT BELIVE IT!!

shawzy..idle supporters, idle says...
6:39pm Tue 10 Jun 08

james wrote:
You mean like Darren moore,Who has put pen to paper on a 2year deal? That will help the tickets go up,Watch this space boys,He is home
were did you get this one from.

shawzy..idle supporters, idle says...
6:39pm Tue 10 Jun 08

james wrote:
You mean like Darren moore,Who has put pen to paper on a 2year deal? That will help the tickets go up,Watch this space boys,He is home
were did you get this one from.

shawzy..idle supporters, idle says...
6:39pm Tue 10 Jun 08

james wrote:
You mean like Darren moore,Who has put pen to paper on a 2year deal? That will help the tickets go up,Watch this space boys,He is home
were did you get this one from.

Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
7:28pm Tue 10 Jun 08

Just heard that City are to get three more BIG NAME PLAYERS - Andy Large, Mick Mountain and David Bigfella - sorry lads they must have been telling the truth. Suggest Gentleman Jim drops the Gentleman title - usual language was probably part of the ointment. Get them tickets bought - still no volunteers who have paid into Stuarts Fighting Fund - at least honest about it.

Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
7:28pm Tue 10 Jun 08

Just heard that City are to get three more BIG NAME PLAYERS - Andy Large, Mick Mountain and David Bigfella - sorry lads they must have been telling the truth. Suggest Gentleman Jim drops the Gentleman title - usual language was probably part of the ointment. Get them tickets bought - still no volunteers who have paid into Stuarts Fighting Fund - at least honest about it.

Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
7:28pm Tue 10 Jun 08

Just heard that City are to get three more BIG NAME PLAYERS - Andy Large, Mick Mountain and David Bigfella - sorry lads they must have been telling the truth. Suggest Gentleman Jim drops the Gentleman title - usual language was probably part of the ointment. Get them tickets bought - still no volunteers who have paid into Stuarts Fighting Fund - at least honest about it.

paul, camberley surrey says...
8:34pm Tue 10 Jun 08

sensible get of this site ur a waste of space get back to leeds u.t.d we all will meet you one day

paul, camberley surrey says...
8:34pm Tue 10 Jun 08

sensible get of this site ur a waste of space get back to leeds u.t.d we all will meet you one day

paul, camberley surrey says...
8:34pm Tue 10 Jun 08

sensible get of this site ur a waste of space get back to leeds u.t.d we all will meet you one day

Say it as it is, A country going down the pan says...
8:35pm Tue 10 Jun 08

Mr Sensible is one of the few people to actually speak some sense on here. The rest of you would believe the moon was made of cheese if Mr Rhodes told you.

Say it as it is, A country going down the pan says...
8:35pm Tue 10 Jun 08

Mr Sensible is one of the few people to actually speak some sense on here. The rest of you would believe the moon was made of cheese if Mr Rhodes told you.

Say it as it is, A country going down the pan says...
8:35pm Tue 10 Jun 08

Mr Sensible is one of the few people to actually speak some sense on here. The rest of you would believe the moon was made of cheese if Mr Rhodes told you.

Bredon Bantam, Wrose says...
9:25pm Tue 10 Jun 08

shawzy..idle supporters wrote:
james wrote: You mean like Darren moore,Who has put pen to paper on a 2year deal? That will help the tickets go up,Watch this space boys,He is home
were did you get this one from.
Without wishing to put my neck on the block, I for one believe its happening,my information is he is going to be the new skipper, as the saying goes watch this space !!

Onwards & Upwards-Definitely




Bredon Bantam, Wrose says...
9:25pm Tue 10 Jun 08

shawzy..idle supporters wrote:
james wrote: You mean like Darren moore,Who has put pen to paper on a 2year deal? That will help the tickets go up,Watch this space boys,He is home
were did you get this one from.
Without wishing to put my neck on the block, I for one believe its happening,my information is he is going to be the new skipper, as the saying goes watch this space !!

Onwards & Upwards-Definitely




Bredon Bantam, Wrose says...
9:25pm Tue 10 Jun 08

shawzy..idle supporters wrote:
james wrote: You mean like Darren moore,Who has put pen to paper on a 2year deal? That will help the tickets go up,Watch this space boys,He is home
were did you get this one from.
Without wishing to put my neck on the block, I for one believe its happening,my information is he is going to be the new skipper, as the saying goes watch this space !!

Onwards & Upwards-Definitely




jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
10:49pm Tue 10 Jun 08

Tyker are you refering to Northcliffe as next to the Golf Club up from Moorhead, in Saltaire. Hell I use to kick a football there myself. However if it went 'over the edge' you had a hellm of a chase

jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
10:49pm Tue 10 Jun 08

Tyker are you refering to Northcliffe as next to the Golf Club up from Moorhead, in Saltaire. Hell I use to kick a football there myself. However if it went 'over the edge' you had a hellm of a chase

jaffalaffa, middle of the hills says...
10:49pm Tue 10 Jun 08

Tyker are you refering to Northcliffe as next to the Golf Club up from Moorhead, in Saltaire. Hell I use to kick a football there myself. However if it went 'over the edge' you had a hellm of a chase

Wayne Jacobs, City Folklore says...
11:38pm Tue 10 Jun 08

This is an interesting read to jog the good memories, the guy is a legend

http://blogs.warwick
.ac.uk/andrewgott/en
try/so_farewell_wayn
e/

Wayne Jacobs, City Folklore says...
11:38pm Tue 10 Jun 08

This is an interesting read to jog the good memories, the guy is a legend

http://blogs.warwick
.ac.uk/andrewgott/en
try/so_farewell_wayn
e/

Wayne Jacobs, City Folklore says...
11:38pm Tue 10 Jun 08

This is an interesting read to jog the good memories, the guy is a legend

http://blogs.warwick
.ac.uk/andrewgott/en
try/so_farewell_wayn
e/

tyker, midland road says...
6:42am Wed 11 Jun 08

Tyker are you refering to Northcliffe as next to the Golf Club up from Moorhead, in Saltaire. Hell I use to kick a football there myself. However if it went 'over the edge' you had a hellm of a chase

yep:there used to be swings and a slide but not sure if they are still there:used to get there off avondale road through the woods.

tyker, midland road says...
6:42am Wed 11 Jun 08

Tyker are you refering to Northcliffe as next to the Golf Club up from Moorhead, in Saltaire. Hell I use to kick a football there myself. However if it went 'over the edge' you had a hellm of a chase

yep:there used to be swings and a slide but not sure if they are still there:used to get there off avondale road through the woods.

tyker, midland road says...
6:42am Wed 11 Jun 08

Tyker are you refering to Northcliffe as next to the Golf Club up from Moorhead, in Saltaire. Hell I use to kick a football there myself. However if it went 'over the edge' you had a hellm of a chase

yep:there used to be swings and a slide but not sure if they are still there:used to get there off avondale road through the woods.

scargutt, Horsforth says...
11:15am Wed 11 Jun 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
I will park next to ML's car if possible but will leave my driver with it. Don't get the wrong car, mine is the 56 plate and light blue. P.S. Don't think you will approach him when you see him.
What is this? the warden from the 'home' accompanying you? So you've got a disabled badge, home help and you holiday in Benidorm. sounds like a town fan to me!

scargutt, Horsforth says...
11:15am Wed 11 Jun 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
I will park next to ML's car if possible but will leave my driver with it. Don't get the wrong car, mine is the 56 plate and light blue. P.S. Don't think you will approach him when you see him.
What is this? the warden from the 'home' accompanying you? So you've got a disabled badge, home help and you holiday in Benidorm. sounds like a town fan to me!

scargutt, Horsforth says...
11:15am Wed 11 Jun 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
I will park next to ML's car if possible but will leave my driver with it. Don't get the wrong car, mine is the 56 plate and light blue. P.S. Don't think you will approach him when you see him.
What is this? the warden from the 'home' accompanying you? So you've got a disabled badge, home help and you holiday in Benidorm. sounds like a town fan to me!

tyker, midland road says...
1:00pm Wed 11 Jun 08

So you've got a disabled badge, home help and you holiday in Benidorm. sounds like a town fan to me!

were not a load of old reliant three wheelers pale blue-- would be just right for a bitty fan!
AKA Walter Mitty!! yet WALTER BITTY for sure!

tyker, midland road says...
1:00pm Wed 11 Jun 08

So you've got a disabled badge, home help and you holiday in Benidorm. sounds like a town fan to me!

were not a load of old reliant three wheelers pale blue-- would be just right for a bitty fan!
AKA Walter Mitty!! yet WALTER BITTY for sure!

tyker, midland road says...
1:00pm Wed 11 Jun 08

So you've got a disabled badge, home help and you holiday in Benidorm. sounds like a town fan to me!

were not a load of old reliant three wheelers pale blue-- would be just right for a bitty fan!
AKA Walter Mitty!! yet WALTER BITTY for sure!

drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
12:15am Sat 14 Jun 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
They said the TITANIC was stable
The titanic was stable till it hit the iceburg.
They said it was UNSINKABLE.

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City are hoping celebrations like this,  the first of Peter Thorne's three goals in the 3-0 win over Notts County, will become a regular occurrence next season

City are hoping celebrations like this, the first of Peter Thorne's three goals in the 3-0 win over Notts County, will become a regular occurrence next season



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